Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
To say I have been in a research rut over the past year or so would be an understatement. I haven't really been focused on my actual research. I have been reading genealogy resource books, memoirs, books about my ancestral community, and other family history blogs. I am realizing that 2023 was the year of me telling my... Continue Reading →
This time of year is always exciting. The beginning of a new year, making new year's resolutions, getting back to my normal schedule after the holiday season, and for me gearing up for the world's largest genealogy conference, RootsTech. RootsTech will be held in Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace convention center on February 29 -... Continue Reading →
The Mays Family - Wayman, Russell, Trisha, Patricia, and Paedra Mays (Newport, Arkansas circa 1982). Photo courtesy of Paedra I. Mays
You may have noticed this site looks a bit different than it used to look. That's because, after 6 years, I've decided to re-design the blog. You'll still find all of the blogs I've posted over the years, along with a little bit of new functionality. I hope this new look works well for you... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Pedigree charts are a great gift idea for the family historian in your life. You can gift them a blank one with... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Books make a great gift for the family historian. Whether it is a genealogy resource book, a book about the community they... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Family History Binders are a great idea for organizing important family documents you have acquired through your family research. It can serve... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual “12 days of….” posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Photo books make a great gift not only for the family historian in your life, but for anyone who wants to... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Genealogy-themed merchandise would be a great choice for gifts and for yourself as well. These items could be almost anything. Although... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Buying a subscription to a genealogy website would be a great idea for someone researching their family. Several popular websites offer... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. You don't have to always get a physical gift for someone. In family research, having genealogy buddies is essential. Gift them... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. You don't hear about Headstone Cleaning Kits that often but they could be useful for several reasons. You might just want... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 